A lovely silver vesta case with sprung hinged lid and a body that is chased and engraved in order to simulate a crocodile skin, made by Deakin and Francis in 1888. The firm was established in 1786 and holds over 238 years of reputation for producing fine jewellery, handmade cufflinks, chatelaines, dressing and vanity sets, or napkin rings.
The vesta case presents D & F, the Lion passant, the Birmingham assay mark, and date letter ‘o’ for 1888.
Silver ‘Crocodile Skin’ Vesta Case, By Deakin & Francis, Birmingham, 1888
£265.00Price
In excellent condition with a good tight hinge.
